ADNOC Gas plc

On 9 August 2024, the Board of Directors of ADNOC Gas Plc held a meeting via video conference and approved the company's financial statements for the second quarter of 2024. They also approved the distribution of interim cash dividends to shareholders for the first half of 2024, totaling USD 1,706 million (AED 6,265,986,093), which equates to approximately 8.164 fils per share. The key dates for the dividend distribution include the last entitlement date on 15 August 2024, the ex-dividend date on 16 August 2024, the shareholders' registry closing date on 19 August 2024, and the payment date within 30 days from 9 August 2024.

ADNOC Gas announced a record net income of $1.19 billion for the second quarter of 2024, marking a 21% year-on-year increase. The company's revenue for the quarter was $6.076 billion, driven by stronger domestic gas growth due to increased population and industrial activity in the UAE. EBITDA grew by 18% year-on-year to $2.09 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 34%. The company approved an interim dividend of $1.706 billion, up 5% from 2023, with a total of $3.41 billion to be distributed for the full year. ADNOC Gas fulfills over 60% of the UAE's gas demand and supports the growth of key industrial sectors, including petrochemicals.

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has received a notification from ADNOC Gas Plc regarding an upcoming Board of Directors meeting. Scheduled for Friday, August 9, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. via video conference, the meeting will cover three main agenda items: the approval of the company’s financial statements for the second quarter of 2024, the consideration of interim dividend distribution for the first half of 2024, and general matters related to the company’s activities and projects. The notice is signed by Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Alebri, the Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas Plc, and a copy has been sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority. All parties have agreed to electronic signatures for this document.

ADNOC Gas has awarded $550 million in engineering, procurement, and construction contracts to NMDC Energy P.J.S.C and Galfar Engineering & Contracting W.L.L Emirates for the expansion of the UAE gas pipeline network. This project, part of the ESTIDAMA initiative, aims to increase gas delivery to customers in the Northern Emirates by extending the pipeline network from 3,200 kilometers to over 3,500 kilometers. Additionally, ownership of the $2.4 billion ESTIDAMA project will be transferred from ADNOC Gas to ADNOC, optimizing capital efficiency. Approximately 70% of the contract value is expected to benefit the UAE economy through ADNOC’s In-Country Value program.

The Board of Directors of ADNOC Gas Plc held a meeting on Monday, 6 May 2024, via video conference. During the meeting, they approved the company's financial statements for the first quarter of the current financial year 2024. The Board also discussed recent developments related to the company's activities and projects. The information was shared by the company's CEO, Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Alebri.

The Board of Directors of ADNOC Gas Plc is scheduled to hold a meeting via video conference on Monday, 6 May 2024 at 3 p.m. The agenda includes the consideration and approval of the company's financial statements for the first quarter of the current financial year 2024, and discussions on general matters related to the company's activities and projects. This information was disclosed by Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Alebri, the Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas Plc.

The Annual General Assembly Meeting of ADNOC GAS PLC took place on 29 March 2024, both in person and virtually, and was chaired by H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber. The quorum was 91.22% of the total attendance. The assembly approved the Board of Directors’ report, the external auditor’s report, the standalone and consolidated audited financial statements for the financial year ended on 31 December 2023. The assembly also approved a cash dividend distribution of USD 1,625,102,948 for the second half of the financial year and a total cash dividend of USD 3,250,205,896 for the year. The assembly approved a remuneration of AED 19.04 million for the Board of Directors and discharged them and the external auditors from liability for their activities in 2023. Deloitte & Touche Middle East was appointed as the external auditor for the financial year 2024 with a remuneration of USD 963,000 plus any applicable VAT.

ADNOC Gas shareholders have approved a $3.25 billion dividend for 2023, with a final cash dividend of $1.625 billion to be paid in Q2 2024. The company plans to increase its dividend by 5% annually for the next four years, reflecting the strength and predictability of its future revenues. Growth prospects for the company are supported by assured feedstock growth from ADNOC, the planned acquisition of the Ruwais LNG mega project, and strong domestic and global demand for natural gas. Over the next five years, ADNOC Gas plans to invest over $13 billion in domestic and international growth opportunities, expecting to boost its EBITDA by up to 40%. The company also plans significant investments, including $4.9 billion in contracts awarded in 2023, to drive future growth with a focus on decarbonization, digital transformation, and AI-driven technological innovation.